I’m not a fan of the “eat the rich” slogan because it’s not a good solution.
But I understand the sentiment of wanting to torture and destroy people who are directly responsible for these “we wanted $70B and only got $67B so we’re firing you while smiling and offering hugs” events.
I hope those laid off get new positions so it’s not a life threatening situation.
I think most of us are capable and lucky enough to choose where we work. People who choose to work for Google and other organizations like them need to do so with eyes open. Both as potential victims as well as supporting and bearing responsibility for Google actions.
This is independent for working for an adtech company (or sugar company or bomb company or whatnot).
Revolution is an extreme outcome in reaction to a system of determined abuse.
A "good solution" would probably look like taking better care of people and reducing the polarisation of wealth particularly in a business community that is earning billions in profit.
> "We’ll be offering 6 months of healthcare"
This tells us something of the desperation that workers face.
> "The fact that these changes will impact the lives of Googlers weighs heavily on me, and I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us here."
Hello, I'm your rhetorical assistant Clippy, it looks like you are laying off thousands of people from your profitable, influential business without any good economic reason. Personally, I think the top of your managment pyramid could take a pay cut if you really care.
But I understand the sentiment of wanting to torture and destroy people who are directly responsible for these “we wanted $70B and only got $67B so we’re firing you while smiling and offering hugs” events.
I hope those laid off get new positions so it’s not a life threatening situation.
I think most of us are capable and lucky enough to choose where we work. People who choose to work for Google and other organizations like them need to do so with eyes open. Both as potential victims as well as supporting and bearing responsibility for Google actions.
This is independent for working for an adtech company (or sugar company or bomb company or whatnot).